Data Modeling Made Simple, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide for Business and IT Professionals

by Steve Hoberman, Michael Blaha (Contributor), Bill Inmon (Contributor)

Data Modeling Made Simple will provide you with a practical working knowledge of data modeling concepts and best practices. Master these ten objectives:

Genres: Technology, Technical, Engineering, Programming

244 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2005

Reviews

[Raymond Goss]

Data Modeling Made Simple started off a bit slow. I was too bored with the beginning of the book, reading only a few pages each month then setting back down. Eventually, I got interested in it again. the second half is better than the first. I finished the second half (Ch 11-16) in just a few days. Years ago, I used to teach relational database table design and currently working as a data architect. I don't know if I really learned any major skills, but I liked the section on quality and templates. There is a few other pieces of information that I will be able to use as reference or justify how to improve projects. I think the book is best for managers and new architects who need to map business processes to data models. Several of the "co-authors" have more detailed books on specific topics.

[Annie]

This book provides an excellent introduction to data modeling. There are plenty of examples to illustrates the concepts followed with exercises at the end of each chapter so you can test your knowledge.

[Solo X]

I assume that’s a good introduction book for beginners if he doesn’t know anything about programming or databases. Basically it’s describing database data models in human words without involving any technologies.

[Sara Lee]

Nice and simple introduction to data modeling with easy to follow examples

[Sireesha]

Very basic book.

[Jan Ingemansen]

This is an introduction to datamodeling and as such very good. It is not an easy subject and therefore not an easy read, but Steve Hoberman does a good job of explaining all the concepts through well thought out examples.

[Erik]

Clear and, unlike many books in this area, rather simple to follow. A good refresher for one out of the formal modeling area for a while.